Enrollment
410
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, OH
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert a. Taft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390499304329
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert a. Taft Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert a. Taft Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert a. Taft Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert a. Taft Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert a. Taft Elementary School
Robert a. Taft Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 25% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 53.0% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Plain Local spends $10,889 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside Glenoak High School (2,086 students): Robert a. Taft Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 22.9:1).
Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students) and Oakwood Middle School (858 students) alongside Robert a. Taft Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert a. Taft Elementary School compares
Robert a. Taft Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,889
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Robert a. Taft Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plain Local, which includes Robert a. Taft Elementary School.
$10,889
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 36.1%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Robert a. Taft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenoak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middlebranch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ransom H Barr Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert a. Taft Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenoak High School
Standard public school
2,086 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
T C Knapp Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Harter Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Belle Stone Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Worley Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert a. Taft Elementary School
How many students attend Robert a. Taft Elementary School?
Robert a. Taft Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert a. Taft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert a. Taft Elementary School is 22.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert a. Taft Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Robert a. Taft Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert a. Taft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert a. Taft Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert a. Taft Elementary School?
Robert a. Taft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert a. Taft Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert a. Taft Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Canton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Robert a. Taft Elementary School a good school?
Robert a. Taft Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Plain Local?
Besides Robert a. Taft Elementary School, Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students), Oakwood Middle School (858 students), and Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students). See the Plain Local district page for the complete list.
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